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Monday, February 13, 2012

Locations for Feature Film!!

Hi everyone, (This must be in Nassau County)
For feature film, Bitter Pill, a Steven Soderberg film, they're looking
for a home on the water to simulate Greenwich, CT, but they want to stay
in Nassau County. They also may have to hover a helicopter at the
home. This film stars Jude Law, Rooney Mara, Channing Tateum and
Catherine Zeta-Jones. They have a "decent" budget, but not a huge
budget. Village fees will have to be taken into account. They also have
60 person cast and crew as opposed to a usual 150 +, so it's more
manageable.
I've attached a representative photo.
They are looking for one day of exterior filming between April 10 and
the end of May. They may need to be able to hover a helicopter, which
would ideally base nearby, and bring in only for the shots, perhaps for a
total of about 4 hours throughout the day.
Please let me know if your area has this and would welcome this, based on the aesthetic and the helicopter requirement.
Also, they want the house to be ON the water. Their producer
specifically asked about Oyster Bay. How about your area? Please send
suggestions to debfilm@aol.com and reference Bitter Pill.
Thank you.
Debbie

Naked in the Rain

About Me

Debra Markowitz is the Director of the Nassau County Film Office. In this capacity, Ms. Markowitz presides over the Nassau County Film Commission, now known as the Nassau County Film Advisory Board, and chairs as its Executive Director.
Ms. Markowitz also serves as Vice President of the Long Island Film/TV Foundation, Long Island’s most established and largest not-for-profit agency dedicated to the support and promotion of independent filmmaking. She also helped found the Long Island International Film Expo (LIIFE).
Debra Markowitz is also a freelance writer and novelist. The third book in her trilogy (following Naked in the Rain and Sarah and Caleb), Karmic Wind is set for release in 2013. For a complete list of her work, please visit her site, www.debramarkowitz.com.
An enthusiastic fellow filmmaker, Ms. Markowitz has acted as Casting Director, consultant, writer and producer on movie, television and commercial projects individually and with CastingKarma.
Debra Markowitz is also an avid yoga practitioner.